Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Determining liability when autonomous vehicles cause accidents
It may be difficult to determine who is liable for an accident between an autonomous vehicle and one controlled by a person. If such an event were to take place on a Tennessee road or highway, it is possible that multiple parties will be held responsible. This was the...
Types of compensation for personal injury
A person who suffers an injury resulting from the negligence or malicious actions of another party may claim compensation for damages. Compensation is reimbursement for the suffering and costs incurred by the injured party. Injury cases may include car accidents,...
Understanding Tennessee auto accident laws
Automobile collisions are a far too common occurrence. Motor vehicle crashes account for approximately 99% of transportation injuries. Every state has important rules and regulations for auto accidents that people must follow. Understanding the Tennessee laws for...
How changes to workers’ comp impact claims
In 2014, Tennessee made significant changes to the state's guidelines governing workers' compensation. These laws changed how the courts determine causation, the standard for permanent disability and other facets of awarding disability payments. Explore how these...
Keep an eye on insurance tactics to see the help you deserve
The costs that come after an accident can be enormous, which is why you might be relying on your insurance to come through. But filing a claim may not be a sure thing when the company tries to dodge their duty. Car accidents cause billions in lifetime costs every...
Families of victims may consider merits of wrongful death claims
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. Unfortunately, Tennessee residents are faced with this tragic situation whenever a fatal crash takes the life of an innocent victim. Recently, one man shared his frustration over the senseless loss of his brother in a...
Employers accused of denying pay in workers’ compensation fraud
The possibility of suffering a work-related injury can never be underestimated. For those who are employed in the more dangerous occupations, the knowledge that workers' compensation is usually available may help ease employees' worries when engaging in a high-risk...
Hearing loss in the workplace is widely preventable
When you think of workplace hazards, you mind might turn to things like fall risks, electrocutions and similar factors. One that people don't usually think about is noise. Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition classified as chronic in this country....
Study reveals which states see most drunk driving car accidents
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017, the majority of fatal accidents caused by intoxicated drivers involved motorists whose Blood Alcohol Content exceeded the national standard of .08. Indeed, more than half of...
A driver who doesn’t maintain their vehicle is possibly negligent
Motor vehicles are a convenience that also creates substantial risk for injury and even death. Quite a few people seem to have forgotten the danger a vehicle poses, as evidenced by dangerous driving practices and a disinterested approach to vehicle maintenance....
